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Publisher's Note
Richard Loomis
Publisher
World Energy® Magazine
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Three Myths and Three Realities
by Tony Hayward
Group Chief Executive
BPThe speculation myth, the hydrocarbon myth and the low-carbon-now myth: these are three examples of commonly held arguments that work against the interests of the energy industry. The author seeks to replace these myths with real-world issues that should be addressed instead, including reversing the manpower shortage and creating a stable fiscal and regulatory environment.
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Connecting the Dots
by Abdallah S. Jum'ah
President and CEO
Saudi AramcoTechnology is poised to take the energy industry into the future. But it is equally important to nurture the individuals who perform the research and develop the technology. The author clarifies this point with examples of his organization’s leading-edge training programs.
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Avoid the Energy Myths and Diversify
by Thomas F. Farrell II
Chairman, President and CEO
DominionAs consumers continue to face many challenges in today’s energy climate, the CEO of a leading energy producer suggests that diversification is always a welcome strategy. He identifies four myths that the media and politicians help strengthen and urges the development of sound programs to achieve a clean, secure energy future.
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Texas Needs to Lead the Charge on Energy Independence
by Rick Perry
Governor of Texas
Texas leads the nation in overall energy production and natural gas production and storage. It is also leading the way in helping the United States work to reduce its dependence on foreign oil. The governor of Texas proudly highlights other energy initiatives that his state is successfully participating in, including wind energy, nuclear energy and clean coal.
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Natural Gas: Today’s Choice for a Better Tomorrow
by David McClanahan
President and CEO, CenterPoint Energy
2008 Chairman, American Gas Association
In a recap of the strides made by AGA in 2008, the author asserts the role of the natural gas industry in addressing climate change through five main priorities: increasing supply, encouraging conservation and efficiency, increasing affordability, supporting innovative rate design and improving outreach for investment in the industry. By addressing these priorities the energy industry can look to natural gas as the bridge fuel as it solves the larger issues of climate change and future energy supply.
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Energy Challenges in Florida and the Nation
by Red Cavaney
Former President and CEO
API
Using Florida as an example of a state that underutilizes its rich petroleum resources, the author discusses the energy challenges facing the state and the nation. These include global factors such as commodity price fluctuations and climate change and national factors such as public policy support for the long-lead-time, high-risk energy business.
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Sportsmanship and Image: The Energy Industry Needs Both
by Timothy W. Finchem
Commissioner
PGA TOUR
Some say that the energy industry needs to recapture some of its earlier branding pizazz. A high-ranking official from a decidedly non-energy industry – golf – weighs in on the benefits of corporate sponsorship and how it has helped his industry and added much value to the communities the companies represent.
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Building the Executive Talent Portfolio: A Strategic Imperative for Energy CEOs
by Damien I. O’Brien
CEO
Egon Zehnder International
With management in the energy workforce rapidly aging, a new breed of leaders is desperately needed. The CEO of a leading executive search and talent management firm suggests nine executive competencies and six team competencies that companies can use when beginning their search phase. The path forward, he says, involves six key drivers developed through four stages of strategic talent management.
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Jatropha: Boon or Bridge?
by Keith Meyer
Chairman and CEO
Sunthenoil LLCThe biodiesel industry has learned that using food crops as the primary feedstock for renewable fuel sources is not without its limitations. Could the otherwise untapped resource of the oil-rich seeds of the tropical and subtropical Jatropha Curacas plant be the answer to the food-versus-fuel conflict? The author examines the plant’s potential as a viable feedstock, recent global investment in the plant and the possible economic outcome it poses as a local agribusiness.
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Public Education Moves Forward in Texas
by Patrick W. French
President
Foundation for Energy Education
Senior Vice President, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers
The general public’s opinion of the oil and gas industry is typically low. But statistics from a Texas energy foundation point out that public education can help decrease the widespread negative perception. The author describes how his foundation is building a new partnership with the public, which may lead to better community relations, decreased political opposition and heightened support for energy policies.
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The New Consensus
by David J. O’Reilly
Chairman and CEO
Chevron Corporation
The author notes the urgency of addressing energy security today – a concern he calls a “new consensus” among Americans – but also expresses optimism that the nation’s energy system will improve through such measures as energy efficiency, the further development of domestic supplies and environmental stewardship. He also presents his “new energy equation” to address the reasons for high oil prices now and into the future.
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DOE Works on National Energy Strategy, But Collaboration Is Needed
by Samuel Wright Bodman
U.S. Secretary of Energy
The U.S. secretary of energy highlights a number of programs the Department of Energy has implemented to address the nation’s energy challenges. But, he points out, the government can’t do it alone: industry and academia must come on board, too.
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A Principled Approach to Climate Change
by Thomas R. Kuhn
President
Edison Electric Institute
Carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions must be reduced. Three guidelines will help reduce carbon emissions and keep the U.S. electricity supply reliable and affordable: a comprehensive portfolio of climate-friendly technologies, realistic targets and timetables for GHG reductions and policies that focus on protecting America’s economy.
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The Powerful Role of State Renewable Portfolio Standards
by Benjamin L. Israel
Partner
Bracewell & Giuliani LLPRenewable energy – wind, water and the sun – is not going to displace the country’s reliance on fossil fuel. But that’s OK. It comprises one-third of all new electric capacity in the United States, it appeals to a public willing to pay more for clean energy and states are taking the lead in its development.
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Nuclear Power: Clean Energy for America
by Admiral Frank L. “Skip” Bowman, USN (Retired)
Former President and CEO
Nuclear Energy Institute
The United States is seeing electricity demand rise and concern over the environment increase. Those are problems. Nuclear power is the only baseload source of electricity with no carbon emissions during production. That is a solution. But the government is getting in the way of its progress and not helping out financially.
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E&P Technology: From Idea to Widespread Adoption in the U.S.
by E. Lance Cole
Operations Manager
Petroleum Technology Transfer Council
Jim Blankenship
Geoscience Director
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Tom Williams
PTTC Board Member
and Retired Vice President, Technology Services
Noble Corporation
Ken Oglesby
Managing Partner
Impact Technologies LLC
A unique organization presents its philosophy of using a broad network of connections to fast-track the progression of exploration and production technologies from idea to reality. Its widespread application benefits producers, the service sector, consultants, governments and the public.
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Driving Innovation through Distance Collaboration
by Rick Snyder
President
TANDBERG Americas
Instead of spending much time and money sending executives across the country to various training sessions, the president of a high-definition video conferencing firm suggests integrating an effective visual communication strategy into a company’s goals. The results: boundaries are eliminated and new levels of productivity are achieved.
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Solar Energy: An Economic Engine for Jobs and Investment
by Rhone Resch
President
Solar Energy Industries Association
The solar energy industry is experiencing unprecedented expansion. Even in this tough economy, jobs have been added – and will continue to be added – in the thousands. The author presents examples of the many areas in the United States where new positions are being created due to solar energy advancement.
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Where Do We Go from Here? The Offshore Energy Industry after Moratoria
by Tom Fry
President
National Ocean Industries Association
A leading industry leader says that President Bush’s lifting of the decades-long congressional ban on offshore energy development is good news for the nation. Even better is the fact that incoming President Obama will likely continue the policy.
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